Psychiatry

Students may be referred to psychiatry by one of our clinicians. Others may
self-refer by scheduling an initial triage appointment . Students are requested
to arrive for their appointments 15-20 minutes early to check in and fill out appropriate
paperwork. A $25 service fee is charged for each psychiatry appointment.

Treatment includes medication management and limited psychotherapy with out-patient
follow-up. Many students receive medical treatment from our psychiatry staff while
also receiving counseling services from our psychologists.

Psychiatry Clients who wish also to participate in counseling:

Short term counseling is also available for students who are utilizing psychiatry
services at the counseling center. The best way to access these services is simply
to talk with your psychiatrist. Your psychiatrist can best assess your needs
and help you arrange counseling.

Other Important WELLWVU Resources

The wait for a new evaluation by a psychiatrist at the Carruth Center may exceed
six weeks. The wait for an appointment tends to increase as the semester progresses.
All students who wish to continue their care or establish psychiatric care with WELLWVU are
encouraged to call early in the semester to set up an appointment.